Overrated size of Munna aka Langda of Kanha National Park

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Copters initially said munna was smaller than Pattewala and Naak Kata male, but munna is specifically said by eye witness accounts to be much larger. Even the FB page for Kahna Tigers said it in response to my question. I will post everything that has been said below.


Here was Copters response to my question which started my investigation

What is the size difference between Pattewala and Munna?
Who was the larger tiger, munna?

 

Pattewala was the heavier male by quiet a margin, Munna's size was never great but what he lacked in size, He made up for it with strength and dominance. Kariya Ghatti and Munna are probably two of the smallest males from Kanha. 



I posted the following findings

"Munna - Large male from Kanha Tiger Reserve''
http://wildtigerwatch.blogspot.com/2011/...tures.html

"This is Munna from Kanha NP, he was considered to be the biggest tiger in the park "
From Prathap (he lives in India)



"There are big tigers and then there is Munna. A perspective here to see his sheer size. Notice the vehicles in the background are not more than 10 mtrs away. Look at his size as against the size of the gypsies behind."http://indianaturewatch.net/displayimage.php?id=451852


"Munna is the biggest Kanha male i've seen in recent times though, followed by Pattewala male and Langda. It isn't Langda's size that makes him an emperor but his dominance and his unique writings on the forehead which clearly says "CAT". "
http://animalvsanimal.yuku.com/topic/500...8a5t7Eysyg


Munna killed Konda as well?
This is Konda, in Jan 2008, only days before he was killed in a fight. Murderer: Munna.
https://www.facebook.com/Kanha.tiger.ide...=3&theater

(I must of misread or he took that down, it doesn't say that anymore)


and more

asianbuffalo1 year ago in reply to Kshitij Degaonkar   "I just checked the stripe, and he's def. Link 7 male Naak kata. The date of the vid is this year, so looks like Naak kata is alive. Anyway, this male is def. a very big male on a par with kzt023 of kaziranga, and only slightly smaller than wagdoh of tadoba. Also, Naak kata is notorious for being a short-tempered male and always picked fight with Munna, but got beaten up badly every time, resulting in his trademark scar nose. You say this male is bigger than Munna?A bit fatter, but not bigger IMO" asianbuffalo1 year ago in reply to Kshitij Degaonkar   "Naak kata is about 9 yo according to what I've been able to find. Munna is 7, turning 8 early next year. according to the photographer who fequents kanha and took pics of both,link 7 male Naak kata is a grumpy tiger who loves picking fight with the dominant male of kanha meadows Munna, but got the s*** beaten outta him EVERYTIME. I have 2 photos back in 09 of Naakata with a newly added injury to his nose after losing a fight with Munna. Munna is barely 4 then, Naak at least 6. So yeah, ...."

a guys responseKshitij Degaonkar1 year ago in reply to asianbuffalo   "Fatter for sure. I would say longer and taller too. And yes, he is short-tempered! Naak-kata is an old male who has been ruling Kanha even before Munna arrived on the scene as a dominant male. His prominent nose scar was there before Munna established himself as a dominant male so it must have been the result of a battle with some other tiger rather than Munna'. asianbuffalo1 year ago in reply to Kshitij Degaonkar   Naak is 2nd in line after the kanha ruler meadow Munna.One thing I'd like to note is a tiger's weight fluctuates tremendously(60-90kg or more) due to various reasons:stress, food etc.Munna looked really really pathetic in lots of photos due to these, and you might've happened to see him when he's like that, but when he's filled out,he's right there with Naak in size and always his boss in strength. I also replied to your comments on jagroar8309 vid last night, please check if you haven't. Thx![img]https://i1.ytimg.com/i/zIxm0887q_0gDp8gczzlHg/1.jpg" class="lozad max-img-size" alt="" title="">

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*This image is copyright of its original authorprasadgodbole12 years ago    Jab kaleja babbar sher ka ho to munna kobhi bahar niklna padta hain 

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*This image is copyright of its original authorasianbuffalo1 year ago in reply to Kshitij Degaonkar   ...Naak is no match for Munna. You can tell obviously by looking at head and paw size that Munna is boss of all Kanha tigers. And no, Munna simply can't rule the meadows with guts & valor alone, he has to back it up with serious power coming from sheer size, esp. againts feroiocus guys like Naak. Munna is not a single inch shorter in shoulder height and body length than Naak, a bit leaner but more solid, and overall more powerfully built than Naak. He's a ruler by both size and strength. 

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*This image is copyright of its original authorKshitij Degaonkar1 year ago    Also, the thick flab of fat under his belly is very noticeable when he turns to go inside the bushes at the end of the video. By the way, seemed like you had been maintaining enough distance and silence at the start but at the end of the video, there was too much noise of the gypsy vehicle and you seemed to be getting nearer to the tiger. What exactly happened?



Lastly from Tigers of Kanha's official Facebook page
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*This image is copyright of its original authorTigers of Kanha At similar shoulder heights, Munna is more heavily built and longer in body length, and therefore quite a bit larger than Pattewala. Naak Kata is similar to Pattewala in height and length, but has a smaller head and not as heavily built as Pattewala, so he's nowhere near Munna's level. Check out these photo of Munna, where you can see his size in contrast to the jeep and the tigress:

 

I have shown numerous quotes here, Im not sure where the "misinformation" is? Reply